New Englanders Spot Majestic Northern Lights
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (CBS) -- Residents in certain parts of the region saw a majestic light show in the sky Sunday night.
A geomagnetic storm brought sightings of the Aurora Borealis, more commonly known as the Northern Lights.
The Mount Washington Observatory in New Hampshire reported a sighting at 8 p.m., and captured the colorful glow.
Clouds are partially blocking our view but Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) are still active as of 11 pm EST tonight....
Posted by Mount Washington Observatory on Sunday, March 6, 2016
They could also be seen in Maine and as far south as Massachusetts.
A couple of aurora images from York, Maine tonight around 7:45 PM ET... pic.twitter.com/YqyRAnskHa
— Rob Wright Images ???????????? (@RobWrightImages) March 7, 2016
With longer exposure, Northern Lights were visible in Rockport, MA last night....gorgeous shot from Roger! #WBZ pic.twitter.com/J6msH8v3IX
— Danielle Noyes (Niles) (@danielle_noyes) March 7, 2016
You're more likely to spot the colorful night sky looking north along the horizon and away from the city lights.